Senior Public Health Analyst

Senior Public Health Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Analyst to join us! This is a full‑time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £55,296 – £60,286 per annum.

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

The Role

The Senior Public Health Analyst provides leadership for RBWM’s health intelligence function, working to maximise the impact of public health work programmes on health outcomes through effective use of data. This includes analytical capacity and capability building within the public health team; working across the council to mobilise our Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, in collaboration with the Thames Valley Integrated Care Board and Population Health Unit. The role reports into the Deputy Director of Public Health and is part of a wider function supporting evidence‑led decision making, which includes research and community insights.

Your Role Will Involve

• Lead the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and other health intelligence projects and programmes, maintaining and developing governance and systems to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Delivery and oversight of data analysis, ensuring high standards of data governance and quality are maintained.
• Collaboration with partners including the NHS to maximise the impact of local data on decision making through creation of joint understanding of health needs and priorities.
• Increasing the health intelligence capability and capacity within the public health team and where appropriate, with other partners, to support high quality and impactful use of data and evidence.
• Develop and enhance the health intelligence function, aligning the scope and approach with the emerging Thames Valley Population Health Unit and the council’s Community of Practice for data.
• Making best use of technology such as PowerBi to improve the efficiency, quality and impact of data analysis.

What We Are Looking For

• An impact driven health intelligence analyst who has experience of delivering and leading public health intelligence programmes and analysing complex data to produce actionable insights.
• Experience of working within or with local government and therefore familiar with the opportunities and approach to evidence‑based decision making in a political environment.
• Proficient in using PowerBi and other technology to deliver analytical projects.
• A highly effective communicator, able to translate complex data into clear narratives that can be used for influence and ultimately improving health outcomes for our local population.

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work‑life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: 13th May 2026. If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Rebecca Willans, Deputy Director of Public Health on Rebecca.willans@rbwm.gov.uk.

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